About Craftsman House Plans

Craftsman style house plans are some of the oldest in America. Craftsman house plans date back to the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Craftsman home plan evolved from the early Bungalow style and inhalt_kids4kids usually had low pitched roofs and anti convulsants wide overhangs. The Craftsman house plan got its tag from the Craftsmanship of the local carpenter. Many of the gingerbread details of the Craftsman style home were left up to the carpenter on the job who took great pride in what he was able to create. One of the most recognizable features of the Craftsman house plan is the tapered boxed columns commonly found on a very spacious covered front porch. The Craftsman home plan will often have stone accents and cedar shake siding and warm wood details both inside and out.

This stone and shake cottage features a large front porch and covered lanais to the rear, inviting rocking chairs and cool breezes. Rear turrets house the breakfast nook, sitting areas in the sleeping quarters, and a thoughtful space in the home office.

Craftsman styling and a welcoming porch create marvelous curb appeal. The two-story foyer flows into the spacious dining room and grand room. The master retreat features a second fireplace with a private entry to the veranda. Upstairs holds two bedrooms, an office and r...

This beautiful craftman home "speaks" warmth the minute you see it. The open Kitchen and Family Room are great to entertain your guests. The Covered Terrace on the main level features a beautiful vaulted ceiling. Each bedroom on the lower level features it's own bathr...

Pillars, gables, shingles and stone - all elements of a Craftsman style home. This comfortable three story home features an open breakfast and living area with coffered ceilings. The second floor contains the spacious Master Suite and two additional bedrooms. An additio...

Architectural Styles

Architectural Styles are determined by the exterior characteristics which are often influenced by the area of the world in which they originated. Architectural styles are influenced greatly by the materials indigenous to the region as well as the climate where they were created.